This single-origin coffee is sourced from Microbeneficio La Chumeca, located in the mountains of San Pablo de Leon Cortes, Costa Rica. Grown at elevations between 1400 and 2000 meters, the coffee is produced by the Urena Quiros family, who focus on regenerative farming practices and soil health. The beans are processed using fermentation techniques and traditional drying on raised beds. This coffee reflects a commitment to quality, traceability, and environmental stewardship, resulting in a cup characterized by clarity and precision.
Paul Lovegreen founded Tunnel City Coffee in 1992 in Williamstown, Massachusetts, originally under the name Cold Spring Coffee Roasters. The roastery was renamed in 2004 after the nearby Hoosac Tunnel, a local landmark. In May 2024, after 32 years, Lovegreen passed ownership to Jamal Stockton, Janine McCarl, and Nilaykumar Patel. Production runs on a Diedrich IR12 at the Norad Mill facility in North Adams, where beans are roasted fresh daily in small batches. Sourcing focuses on coffees from Colombia and Nicaragua, with the new ownership pursuing additional direct farm relationships and expanded sustainability efforts.
